DA- 40 NG Systems And Limitations

Question 1

What is the DA- 40 minimum takeoff weight?

Answer 1

2072 LBS

Question 2

What is the DA-40 minimum empty weight?

Answer 2

1974 lbs

Question 3

How much does Jet A weigh per gallon?

Answer 3

7lb/gal

Question 4

What are the different V speeds that depend on Max Gross Weight?

Answer 4

• Vr (Rotation speed) 67
• Vo (Operating Maneuvering speed) 113
• Vref (landing reference speed) 77
• V50 (speed at 50ft above runway)
  72
• Vs1 (clean stall speed) 66
• Vso (dirty stall speed) 60

Question 5

What are the v speeds that remain the same regardless of weight?

Answer 5

Cruise climb = 88
Vfe = flap extension speed 110, 98
Best glide = 88
Go around speed = 72
Vy = best rate of climb (flaps t/o) 72
Vne = Never Exceed 172
Vno = (Normal Operating) 130

Question 6

What are the basic facts to regurgitate when asked about the plane’s systems?

Answer 6

• Austro e4a engine
• Inline 4 cylinder
• 165 horsepower (100% load)
• Liquid cooled
• Wet sump
• Direct injection
• Turbocharged and intercooled
• Free castering nose wheel
• 3 bladed constants speed mt- propeller
• Common fuel rail
• propeller speed reducing gear 1:1.69
• Controlled by 2 ECU and integrated prop governor

Question 7

How are all of the control surfaces manipulated in the DA 40 ng?

Answer 7

Ailerons - Push rods
Flaps - Electric push rods
Rudder - Wire
Elevators - Push Rods

Question 8

What is the maximum takeoff weight?

Answer 8

2888 lbs

Question 9

What is the maximum ramp weight?

Answer 9

2897 lbs

Question 10

What is the Maximum landing weight?

Answer 10

2822 lbs

Question 11

What is the maximum zero fuel weight?

Answer 11

2789 lbs

Question 12

What are the limitations and the name of our autopilot system?

Answer 12

Autopilot GFC 700

• Alternate static must be closed
• Conduct a pitch trim check
• off during takeoff and landing
• Max speed 165 KIAS
• Min speed 70 KIAS
• Min altitude 800 FEET AGL
• Min altitude on approach 200 FEET AGL
• Occupant in left seat must be present
• Limited to category 1 approaches

Question 13

What are the approved fuel types?

Answer 13

Jet A
Jet A-1

Question 14

What are the fuel quantities?

Answer 14

• 41 gallons total (1 gallon unusable per side
• 39 gallons usable
• 9 gallons maximum fuel imbalance
• 14 gallons maximum indicated per side

Question 15

What is the maximum flight altitude?

Answer 15

16,400 MSL

Question 16

What are the operating temperatures?

Answer 16

Flight operation not permitted below -40c
Pre- heat and battery pre-heat below -30c

Question 17

How long can you use 100% load?
What is the hp and rpm

Answer 17

5 minutes
165 hp
2300 rpm

Question 18

What is the maximum continuous power percentage, rpm, adn hp?

Answer 18

92%
152.8 hp
2100 RPM

Question 19

What is the propeller speed reducing gear?

Answer 19

1:1.69

Question 20

What is the material the plane is made of?

Answer 20

Fiberglass and Carbon fiber mainly of a semi monocoque construction. (shell strength with some internal reinforcements)

The wings, flaps, rudder, elevator are a sandwich construction.

Question 21

Describe the Ailerons

Answer 21

• 4 hinges
• Fiberglass, Carbon Fiber composite sandwich
• Controlled through control rods
• Differential type (the pocket underneath to reduce adverse yaw)

Question 22

Describe the Flaps

Answer 22

• 6 hinges
• Fiberglass, Carbon Fiber composite sandwich
• Electrically operated
• Plain type with split at the root.
• Takeoff around 20 degrees
• Landing around 42 degrees